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Wednesday, October 18, 2006

WWIN #...Eh, I lost count...

I figured it was about time I did the first post. I may not be on track right now, but I haven't given up yet. The past two weeks have been trying for me in the food department. Not to mention a few other things. Not to make excuses, but it has been easier for me to not keep track of my intake while dealing with the other stuff.

I am trying to regain my focus, however. I was doing great yesterday, until we had a meeting and one of the corporate people thought it would be great to bring in a giant box of giant cookies. Ugh! Oatmeal and raisin must have a lot of fiber...right?

Anywho...today is a new day and next week is a new weigh in. I am so there!

6 comments:

I am up a pound this week. I realized I had some high-sodium meals so I know how to get back on track this week. To counteract the high-salt foods, I did make a stew using all no-salt veggies and it was delicious. I'm seriously trying to be very conscious of sodium.

I haven't been weighing myself, but I haven't forgotten this site or my desire to lose weight. Actually I suspect I've lost a fair amount on the 1,200 calories that the doctor has me on because my pants keep wanting to fall off, but I just haven't weighed myself. I'm glad both of you are still fighting the good fight and inspiring me to do better!

Water can help with the sodium thing. Drinking enough, without going overboard, can help get rid of excess sodium. I've noticed that if I drink less than my usual 8 glasses, I tend to retain fluid more.

The stew is really easy, no real recipe. Just get some lean stew meat, brown it, put in a crock pot. Add salt-free veggies: corn, peas, diced tomatos. Cube a couple of small potatoes. Add low-sodium beef broth and let it cook until the meat is done. I really like the no-salt veggies and don't miss the salt at all.

I've also been doing the same with Tech's "Many Can Soup." My friends love it as much as I do.

I did the same with Tech's soup. I just used 1/2lb ground 7% sirloin, healthy choice minestrone and lower salt versions of the rest. It was y.u.m.m.y. and oh so satisfying. (only 4 points for a 1 1/2 cup serving)